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Fox bait fears
Dog owners in Edgecombe are on high alert after a neighbouring landowner laid poisonous fox baits across his property. The 1080 poison, known as ‘Fox Off’, is legal to use subject to permit safety requirements being met but domestic dogs and cats are susceptible to poisoning if they ingest baits. The 90-acre property in question,…
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Council error to VCAT
“Extension by stealth” is how some objectors have described changed operating conditions for Holgates Brewhouse’s discovery centre and beer gardens. Macedon Ranges Shire Council has admitted to lifting two planning conditions that controlled operating hours and alcohol consumption at the Woodend venue, without community consultation. When in place, the conditions restricted visitor centre and garden…
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Maldon makeover milestone celebrated
Wednesday marked a historic day for the Maldon township with work beginning to remove power poles and lines following the completion of the long-awaited project to move the town’s power underground. The major milestone in the multi-million project to revitalise the streetscapes of the historic township was made possible by support from the state government.…
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Hardwicks Meats joins forces with Kilcoy Global Foods
Kyneton-based beef and lamb processer Hardwicks Meats has joined forces with Queensland based billion-dollar global beef processor, Kilcoy Global Foods. The Foreign Investment Review Board has approved the historic deal that aims to create significant growth opportunities for the brand. The KGF and Hardwick agreement will see joint managing directors, Luke and James Hardwick, remain…
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Mental health more important than ever
Youth Live4Life’s new headquarters in Woodend was officially opened on Friday by Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Macedon Ranges mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson.“The mental health of young people in rural and regional Victoria has never been more important than now,” said Bernard Galbally, Youth Live4Life’s chief executive officer.“Over the past year Youth Live4Life has experienced…
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School site operator named
The new tenant for the Old Kyneton Primary School site has finally been announced after months of speculation.In December 2020, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced plans to transform the site into an arts hub under the management of a mystery site operator, with the project to receive a $12 million investment.The MP last week announced…
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Denise in the hot seat
Well-known Castlemaine local Denise Button is set to appear on the Nine network’s Millionaire Hot Seat.While not revealing too much about the outcome, the popular game show’s producers say the Castlemaine publicist and events manager will be vying to win $50,000. “I just decided to go on the show to have a fun day out,” Denise…
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A ‘maine hand in Melb film fest
A film edited by ‘maine local Bergen O’Brien is poised to premiere as part of Australia’s acclaimed Melbourne International Film Festival that’s expanding to eight regional centres – including Castlemaine.Prolific film and TV series editor, Castlemaine-based O’Brien spent last year in lockdown editing the documentary film Hating Peter Tatchell, which stars Stephen Fry and Ian McKellen,…
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Full speed ahead on brewery
The new Lost Watering Hole brewery and restaurant in Lancefield is scheduled to be completed by late November – when a wedding is already booked for the yet-to-be-built venue.This was revealed on Friday when Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas visited the site and confirmed a substantial grant had been approved to enable the business…
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A new national park
Three new national parks will be created following the Victorian Government’s tabling of its response to the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s Central West Investigation report last week.The Wombat State Forest will become a combination of national, regional and conservation parks. Wombat Forestcare campaigner Gayle Osborne said the new Wombat-Lerderderg National Park was a great result.“Areas…
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‘Heavenly trio’ up for sale
Castlemaine’s grand historic Presbyterian Church at 11-13 Lyttleton Street is being sold out of church hands for the first time since it was built in 1894 – alongside its imposing old manse residence and original church hall. Waller Realty director Rob Waller said the unique and historic sale was attracting significant interest with multiple interested…
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Tragedy touches Taradale
The tragic sudden loss of Taradale father Vange Missios to snakebite has moved a heartwarming community response for his family left behind.A fundraiser launched last week reached $10,000 in less than 48 hours to support Vange’s life partner Anet Moran and 10-year-old daughter Evie through the challenging months ahead. “We are asking for help to…